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The gig economy is alive and well, and disruptive innovation has empowered many to earn money driving for Uber or by monetizing their home as an AirBnB rental. But there is a deeper value and sustainable role in the start-up and entrepreneurship culture that is impacting the global landscape more than you may have considered.
Steven R. Koltai is the author of "Peace through Entrepreneurship: Investing in a Startup Culture for Security and Development" (Brookings Press, 2016).read more

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